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It is important to acknowledge how you feel about money

Sometimes we may feel angry or jealous that other people spend money on things we want but can’t afford. When that feeling occurs why not try and consider these points: Try and avoid making purchases when you’re angry or jealous, especially if it simply to try and impress others Listen to your friends or family. […]

How the Spring Budget affects you and your finances

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to the House of Commons this afternoon (March 6th). Let’s have a quick look at how his decisions may affect you and your finances. As widely anticipated, Mr Hunt’s key announcement was a further 2% cut in National Insurance for working people and the […]

Is employee wellbeing on your agenda? Here’s what could be achieved!

The success of our recent ‘Ways to Wellbeing ‘conference at Winstanley House, Leicester once again emphasised that looking after employees should be right at the top of any organisation’s agenda. Introducing financial wellness programmes in the workplace is a crucial element in supporting stressed employees who are facing money challenges. Here are 10 ways that […]

Ways to Wellbeing conference puts workforce at centre of the conversation!

The Lifetime-organised Ways to Wellbeing conference on Wednesday, February 28th proved to be a big hit! The event, at Winstanley House, Leicester, was aimed at enhancing and elevating employee wellbeing and engagement, and showcased relevant and interesting topics from speakers who are experts from the fields of financial wellbeing, mental health and nutrition. Delegates attending […]

April price cap cut to bring some welcome relief to millions of UK households

A bit of good news is coming for millions of UK households this April. The typical annual energy bill will fall 12.3% to the lowest for two years, under the new price cap set by the regulator, Ofgem. The price cap, arranged for April until June, will be £1,690, a drop of £238 a year […]

Financial planning video from Lifetime ‘opened up my eyes’ says worker

Lifetime’s digital coaches help employees, families, couples and individuals get to grips with their personal finances. They play a huge role in promoting the importance of financial education and financial wellbeing – and their efforts can often prove to be life-changing! And as such we just wanted to share this lovely testimonial we’ve had from […]

Estimated income required for retirement continues to rise

The hope is that a pension can provide you with the comfortable retirement you strive for. You don’t want you to get to retirement and not find the joys in life, you want you to get to retirement and live some of your very best years. And yet…according to The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association […]

Different attitudes between generations when it comes to funding retirement

A third of ‘Gen Z’ – people born in or later than 1996 – believe property will be their main source of wealth in retirement. That’s according to the latest research from according to research from life assurance, pensions and long-terms savings company Standard Life. Their ‘Retirement Voice’ report revealed different attitudes between generations when it […]

Grab the chance to discover important ways to workplace wellbeing

As a seasoned financial wellbeing organisation, Lifetime is always looking at innovative ways of helping employers support their staff. That’s why we are delighted to have organised the ‘Ways to Wellbeing’ conference on February 28. The event brings together a group of experts who will focus on all all the positive strategies you can put […]

Family finance tips for health, happiness and harmony!

Making time or even plucking up the courage to have a conversation about money and long-term goals can often be difficult, and most family units face serious challenges when it comes to dealing with money. Numerous research studies have shown that finance is among the top reasons why couples argue. Disagreements occur over how to […]